Grès Grain de Folie is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Grès Grain de Folie, released in 1999, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Grès Grain de Folie: green, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Grès Grain de Folie?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Grès Grain de Folie we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Coty l'Effleur — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar vintage-inspired green and floral character that evokes the fresh, aromatic spirit of Grès Grain de Folie.

    It shares its floral accords with Grès Grain de Folie, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 181 community ratings.

  2. Rochas Tocadilly — 76% scent match

    Provides a similarly cheerful and green-floral experience that feels reminiscent of the lighthearted nature of Grès Grain de Folie.

    It shares its floral, green and fresh accords with Grès Grain de Folie, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 368 community ratings.

  3. Nina Ricci Les Belles de Ricci Liberty Fizz — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Features a vibrant green and citrus blend that aligns closely with the fresh, aromatic floral profile of the reference.

    It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Grès Grain de Folie, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 660 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Kenzo Le Monde Est Beau — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Captures the aromatic green and citrus-forward essence that defines the unique character of Grès Grain de Folie.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Grès Grain de Folie, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,209 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Gentiana — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Leans into the same bitter-green and aromatic territory, offering a sophisticated take on the herbal notes present in the original.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and floral accords with Grès Grain de Folie, opens on Lime too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 336 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Grès Grain de Folie dupe is cheapest?

Coty l'Effleur, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Grès Grain de Folie.

Which Grès Grain de Folie dupe lasts longest?

Kenzo Le Monde Est Beau, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Grès Grain de Folie.

Which Grès Grain de Folie dupe is closest to the original?

Nina Ricci Les Belles de Ricci Liberty Fizz, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Grès Grain de Folie dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nina Ricci Les Belles de Ricci Liberty Fizz actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Grès Grain de Folie. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Grès Grain de Folie dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Kenzo Le Monde Est Beau comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Grès Grain de Folie notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.